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Word of the Day: Inert

adjective /i-ˈnərt/ in·ert

What does inert mean?

  1. adjective — lacking the power to move
  2. adjective — very slow to move or act, sluggish
  3. adjective — deficient in active properties; especially, lacking a usual or anticipated chemical or biological action
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Inert in a sentence

the inert, abandoned factories that are scattered all over that dying city

a sleepy, inert reptile that is no threat to people when left alone

Synonyms of inert

dead dormant fallow free idle inactive inoperative latent off unused vacant dull

Antonyms of inert

active alive busy employed functioning going living on

Origin of inert

Latin inert-, iners unskilled, idle, from in- + art-, ars skill arm

First known use: 1647

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What is the SophDict Word of the Day for October 29, 2026?

The Word of the Day for October 29, 2026 is "inert", which means lacking the power to move.

What does "inert" mean?

Inert (adjective) means lacking the power to move. Similar words: dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle.

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